LOCKE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
TUES. SEPT. 30, 2025 [rescheduled from Sept. 16th ] 7:00 PM
LOCKE TOWNSHIP HALL, 3805 BELL OAK RD, WMSTN
Members present: Jordan Smith, Dorothy Hart, Bruce Miller, Duane Pinckney, Ty Hull.
Also present: Brad Kotrba, Planner – Williams & Works.
Call to order by Chairperson Smith @ 7 PM, Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval / Additions to agenda. None.
Action on August 19, 2025 minutes. Motion Pinckney, second Hull to approve. PASSED.
Unfinished Business. None.
New Business: Zoning Ordinance update-Article 11 Special Land Uses [pages 11-1 thru 11-18]
Review/discussion led by Planner Kotrba, included:
pg 11-2 #7 Appeals. Clarify circuit court only, no appeal to ZBA
pg 11-4 #2 C Review Standards. Change those standards to Zoning Ordinance standards
pg 11-12 Section 11.03.15 Funeral Homes #5. ‘Crematorium’ expand regulations or make
reference to State regulations
To be included in this Article [either by adding a Section or adding to an existing Section:
Automotive Proving Grounds Mini Storage
Commercial Stables Private Landing Strips
Extraction Operations Event Barns
Kennels Winery/Brewery
Junkyards design guidelines
Public Comment/Communications.
09-16-2025 Williamstown Twp, draft Master Plan, distribution for 63 day review
09-24-2025 Perry Township, intent to amend Master Plan
Concerns/comments of PC Members, Zoning Administrator and Consultants.
Update of Haslett Rd/M-52 party store. Parcel has been purchased. More info to be submitted.
Inquiry re: berm on Corey Rd., south of Haslett Rd. Refer to current Zoning Ordinance regulations.
Meeting Adjournment. Motion Hull, second Miller to adjourn at 8:51 PM. PASSED.
Next meeting October 21st : Revised Article 11 Special Land Uses [with noted additions/revisions]
Article ?? Site Plan Review
Article ?? Administration
Article ?? Zoning Board of Appeals
[info to PC by Oct. 15th ]
Respectfully,
Dorothy G Hart
PC secretary
